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When Calls the Heart, which launched its sixth season this past Sunday, takes place in the small town of Hope Valley. This season promises a lot of changes, including a few new faces. One of them is Lucas Bouchard (Chris McNally), who recently purchased the saloon in town. Is he a gentleman or a scoundrel? Can he be both?

McNally, who appeared in Altered Carbon and Supernatural spoke with Parade.com about his new role on When Calls the Heart.

What can you reveal about your character, Lucas Bouchard?

I can say that Lucas Bouchard is a bit of a mystery when he arrives in Hope Valley. He keeps his cards close to his chest and is an enigma in the eyes of the town, which sits better with some people than others.

What can we expect to see this season on When Calls the Heart?

You can expect to see a whole lot of an incredibly cute, beautiful little blue-eyed Baby Jack! His presence is so heartwarming to the town… it’s a beautiful thing.

Presumably you have watched previous episodes of When Calls the Heart in preparation for your role. What was your favorite episode/moment from past seasons?

My favorite moment right now is when Lee Coulter rides in on his motorcycle with those awesome goggles and leather jacket and has an initial chat with Rosemary – you can feel their chemistry from the start, and his motorbike is the coolest! I wish Lucas rode one.

Do you have a secret talent you want to tell the Hearties about?

A secret talent… well I used to teach Tae Kwon Do and am a 4th degree black belt – I don’t think too many people know that.

Tell me something I probably don’t know about you.

I love lighting, and I can be a bit of a control freak with it… the majority of the lights in my home are lit with Edison bulbs, all on dimmers, and when I go out for dinner and the restaurant is too bright I need to leave and find somewhere darker with more ambiance.

Tell me something I probably don’t know about one of the other cast members on When Calls the Heart.

Jack Wagner is a fantastic storyteller and has so many stories to tell! The man has accomplished an impressive amount of feats so far in life and tales to go along with them.

I presume you have to ride a horse at some point in the show. Are you an expert horseman or was this something new for you?

I love horses but I’m no expert when it comes to riding! The horse wrangler, Kevin, was kind enough to give me lessons when I had downtime on set. I’m becoming more comfortable on a horse but I still have a long way to go.

Who’s your favorite character on the show?

My favorite character on the show right now (it’s always changing) is Hickam – he’s incredibly endearing and also hilarious! He really makes me laugh out loud.

Hearties are divided when it comes to Abigail. Some want her to have a romance with Henry Gowan and others want her with Bill Avery. Are you Team Henry or Team Bill?

Don’t tell Jack Wagner, but I’m Team Henry. Henry’s got his demons, but I believe there’s a good person under it all, and if anyone can see the good in people, it’s Abigail! I think they’d make a great couple.

Most everyone in the cast seems to have a musical skill? Do you have any musical flair and if so, what is it?

I used to play the saxophone and loved playing jazz, but it’s been a decade since I picked one up… I’ll have to dig out my old sax, dust it off and see if I can still play.

Were you aware of the Hearties fan base prior to being cast on the show? What was your reaction to your first Hearties convention?

I was aware of the fan base before joining the show, but didn’t get a true sense of the Hearties until the convention. They’re so loving! I’m really happy to be a part of a show with such a great group of fans – and they’re the reason the it keeps going!

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